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A place where we will empower each student, through unrivalled opportunities, exceptional support and challenging academic experiences to make a positive difference in the world.
Great opportunities, great students.
The essence of this school is that it puts great teachers together with great students. It gives each the resources, facilities and freedom to get on with learning. It adapts the best of both traditional and modern teaching and assessment pedagogy. Results are constantly reviewed and targets set to bring improvement.
Students are able to participate in an outstanding range of co-curricular activities. We benefit from truly world-class resources and facilities that offer a multitude of activities.
Performing Arts is about expressing humanity in its most direct form.
We aim to provide a platform on which relevant, real-life learning can occur in Music, Dance and Drama.
The college provides up to 30 different sports. Students are encouraged to participate in sport throughout their time at the college. With an extensive range of sports on offer and with a focus on long-term healthy lifestyle choices, students are pushed to unlock their potential and expand their talents.
In addition to our academic programme, Rangitoto College offers students the chance to join many clubs and groups outside of the classroom. Participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities including music, drama, dance, and cultural activities.
For the first time in two years, Rangitoto College students enjoyed Kotahitanga Day. Previously known as Beach Day, Year 9 students, teachers, and the Student Leadership Team worked together to build relationships with their peers. With 12 activity stations, there was an opportunity for all to enjoy.
Around 1600 students from all year levels participated in our annual cross country last week. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to move their bodies while enjoying the sunshine. @rangitoto_sport
Check out Cameron Senior’s acceptance speech after being named the sole recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence!
Cameron gained Outstanding Scholarships in Art History, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Physics, and Statistics. He also gained Scholarships in Biology, Calculus, and Chemistry. Additionally, Cameron was named Top Subject Scholar for Art History, Geography, and Statistics.
He is currently studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Auckland, hoping to gain entry into their illustrious medical programme. He aspires to make a difference through clinical practice and research.
Watch the full ceremony at the link in our bio.
Kei ō ringaringa te ao.
Amazing news! Cameron Senior, 2021 Dux, has received the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence. This prestigious title recognises the highest achieving New Zealand Scholarship student. This is the first time in Rangitoto College history that one of our students has received this award. Cameron is pictured here with the Associate Minister of Education, Hon. Jan Tinetti.
Cameron achieved an incredible 10 Scholarships, with seven at Outstanding level and three Top in New Zealand Subject awards.
Cameron was accompanied at the Beehive by current Year 13 student Ashley Huddart, who was presented with an award for Top in New Zealand for Health and Physical Education.
These are truly exceptional achievements and are a credit to Cameron and Ashley, their families, and teachers.
Last Friday we celebrated Japan Day! This fantastic event encouraged students to embrace Japanese culture through music, games, and learning calligraphy.
Four of our talented thespians are involved in the upcoming @nyt.nz production of Frozen JR. This must-see show is a modern Disney classic that features songs from the film, as well as five originals.
Book in at nyt.nz/frozen-jr to see Millie Todd, Harrison Maxwell, Siu Qian Baxter, and Sammy Hook in action!
Congratulations to Year 13 IB student Richard Li who has been selected out of 330 hopefuls to represent New Zealand in the International Biology Olympiad! We wish Richard well for his competition in Armenia later this year.
Last week, we were delighted to hold our first Special Assemblies for 2022. These ceremonies celebrate students who have been recognised for achievement, dedication, and successes within the school. Congratulations to all award winners!
We are holding our annual ball gown and suit sale this term! Get in quick to pre-register your suit or gown now and receive a bonus of listing a pair of shoes for free!. Swipe for event details and how to pre-register as a seller.
Be sure to follow @rangipta to get a preview of some of the outfits on offer over the next month. 👗👔
Double gold! It has been a huge week for Rangitoto water polo with both our premier teams winning national titles at the New Zealand Water Polo Secondary Schools tournaments.
Our Premier Boys won 5 - 3 against Hamilton Boys and our Premier Girls won 5 - 2 against Diocesan. Congratulations to MVPs Luke Blackburn and Darcy Spark.
We are so proud of these athletes! Ka mau te wehi! Follow @rangitoto_sport for more achievements over the holidays.
Welcome to Term 2 Rangitoto whānau! We are excited to have students and staff back on campus. To kick off Week 1, we are celebrating excellence in our first Special Assemblies for 2022. These ceremonies recognise student success and achievement.
Keep an eye out for more photos from our award ceremonies coming soon!
As we close off Term 1, Rangitoto students enjoyed some fun in the sun with our Easter Fun Days.
A special thanks to our Deputy Head Students for organising this awesome event.
Happy holidays! We look forward to seeing you next term.
In the second Term 1 issue of our online magazine, Vista, we celebrate academic and sporting success. Check out Rangitoto’s latest news at the link in our bio. 🗞
Meet our Head Students for 2022!
Roberto Glinska-Fonseca, Riko Takayoshi, Amelia Davey, and Isaac Shin reflect on the fantastic start to the year that was Term 1 at Rangitoto College. Tune in for their advice to other students and what they are looking forward to in the year ahead.
Rangitoto College’s Golf Day fundraiser swung into action on Friday at Pupuke Golf Club. This year, the $22,227 raised will be going towards our library upgrade and Student Hardship Fund.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors!
Over 70 students joined our United Nations Youth sessions last week to discuss and debate the significance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. UN Youth is the largest youth-for-youth organisation in Aotearoa and aims to inspire global citizens, amplify youth voices, and empower young people to step up and push for change. In these sessions, our young people delved deeper into understanding the world around them and aimed to create a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Ka pai to these future-focused tamariki!
These creatives are hard at work as the term draws to an end. Our senior students have the opportunity to engage in many different types of media, including painting, printmaking, photography, and design.
Follow @rangitoto_visual_arts to see more fantastic pieces!
Rangitoto College’s Premier Boys and Premier Girls Water Polo teams both won bronze in the North Island Secondary Schools Championships last week! Well done! 🥉
For more on these fantastic achievements, check out @rangitoto_sport
Rangitoto College offers many opportunities for students to discover their interests and harvest their talent. From dance, to ddakji, to journalism, to Dungeons & Dragons—there is something for everyone!
Learn something new, follow your passions, and make the most of all that our school has to offer. Check out the Clubs & Activities page on our website to find out more.
Two spectacular Rangitoto College students, Zalan Varga (Year 13) and Phoebe Zhang (Year 12), have joined a team of four to compete in the International Olympiad in Informatics this year! These students have demonstrated huge talent and motivation and their place on the team is a reflection of their work ethic. Well done Zalan and Phoebe!
